With an MBA from Wake Forest University, Mr. Stephens began his investment banking career as an associate in the Corporate Finance Department of Stephens Inc. He has also overseen the Stephens Inc. Capital Markets Group as Senior Vice President. Outside of Stephens Inc., Mr. Stephens has served as the FINRA District Conduct Committee Chairman, sits on the board of directors for Dillard’s, Inc., and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Washington & Lee University.